The pandemic brought a wave of challenges with everything from labor to logistics. Yet, as consumer interest in fresh produce increased by more than 10% in 2020, fruit suppliers, scientists, horticulturists and growers are overcoming these setbacks to usher in a new period of efficiency and innovation.
The United Nations estimates that the global demand for water will increase 20% to 30% by 2050 to meet the food needs of a projected population of 9.8 billion.